About This School
General Sherman Junior High School is located in Lancaster, OH and is one of 4 middle schools in Lancaster City School District. It is a public school that serves 700 students in grades 6-8.
General Sherman Junior High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Ohio in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See General Sherman Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, General Sherman Junior High School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about General Sherman Junior High School's students and teachers. more
General Sherman Junior High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Ohio in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See General Sherman Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, General Sherman Junior High School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about General Sherman Junior High School's students and teachers. more
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Lancaster City District Spending
$7,689Per Pupil
The Lancaster City spends $7,689 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lancaster City District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Ohio, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Ohio Achievement Test Results and OGT Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Digital Academy 0.7 miles |  |
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| Lancaster Digital Academy 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| St Mary Elementary School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Lancaster Fairfield Community School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Lancaster Fairfield Community School 1 miles | |
Data Sources: OH Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Lancaster City School District
Made AYP
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Contact
General Sherman Junior High School701 Union St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7344
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Test Scores
About the OAT
What is it?
The Ohio Achievement Test is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math, students in grades 4 and 7 are assessed in writing, and students in grades 5 and 8 are assessed in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of five levels: advanced, accelerated, proficient, basic or limited. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Ohio, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Ohio Achievement Test Results and OGT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 700
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, General Sherman Junior High School had 52% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Ohio had 36% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
96%
Black
1%
Hispanic
1%
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19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, General Sherman Junior High School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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General Sherman Junior High School
5
Sonya B.: General Sherman Junior High is an awesome school. They received the highest award you can get, Excellent with Distinction, for the 2010-11 school year. The teachers and staff are very devoted to helping all students reach their potential.
Submitted by a Parent on Nov 2, 2011
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